Force 19 Still Only Thing That Gets You Length
In a golf reminiscence from Merion, Bobby Jones faces a fierce 256 yard drive on the East course. A banker in the gallery notes his power, prompting a prompt response about watching his face to judge effort. The author reflects on the strain of a top player at impact and asserts force drives length more than technique.
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Meeler
Associated Cross
Roabby Jones
Bobby
Merion
Actes
Glenna
Alexna
Maureen
J. B
John Deere Indoor Ball Team Visits Cedar Rapids Friday
John Deere indoor baseball team from Newton Iowa travels to Cedar Rapids Friday evening for a game against the Quaker Cats nine. Indoor league officials announced a second out of town matchup within two weeks when the Maytag Washers of Newton OI request a game with the local leaders to be scheduled within 10 days or two weeks. The Forum will host the game with a small admission to help cover expenses.
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John Deere
Cedar Rapids
Quaker Cats
Maytag Washers
Newton
Forum
Mystery Jewel Heist Stuns Local Convenience Store
In a curious case, a conspired plan by Blake Dropped to steal valuable pearls from a convenience store went awry. Rube Goldberg isolates the culprit while nosedine Kelly, hungry for food, mistook preserved cherries for the treasure.
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Blake
Kelly
Farm Boy Arthur Holding Seen as Top Olympic Bet
Arthur Holding of Burt Iowa emerges as a leading wrestling prospect for the Olympics in Antwerp this summer. The 125 pound Missouri Valley and National AAU champion, a junior in forestry at Own State College, has never been defeated in duals, tournaments, or practice. Coach Hugo Otopalik of Iowa State hails him as the strongest foe in his weight in 15 years and notes Holding can beat any Cyclone in the 158 pound class. Holding, a sophomore wrestler with four months experience, won last year and is known for a calm poker face and steady technique even if not dominant on falls.
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Arthur Holding
Burt
Iowa
Holding
Altho
Nevers May Take Stanford Coaching Job
San Francisco Jai 31 notes Eric Nevers once star of Stanford football basketball and baseball is mentioned as a possible assistant coach for his alma mater. The All American fullback or captain of the 1925 Stanford eleven has been reportedly guiding a professional baseball team this fall and winter.
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San Francisco
Cal
Eric Nevers
Leland-Stanford University
Stanford
Entry List for Iowa Tank Meet Grows Steadily
Iowa City Jan 31 Swimmers from Ames and Council Bluffs filed entries for the Mid Western U A U W championships and sectional Olympic trials to be held at the University of Iowa pool Feb 10 and 11 Coach David Armbruster said Marion Schultz a former Town State College star and one of the Valley's best divers has entered the low board event J D Butler of Iowa State will swim 220 and 500 yard free Grand Council Bluffs will send Paul L Brandt unattached in the 450 back stroke Drake and Grinnell entries are expected and Marvin Nelson may join in the 500 free Nearly 50 athletes already entered the winner of each of the eight events goes to Detroit trials for the Olympic team.
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Canarier
Towa City
Ames
Council Bluffs
U. A
Thin
University of Iowa
David A. Armbruster
Marion Schultz
Town State College
Missouri Valley
Iowa State
J. D. Butler
Paul L. Brandt
Drake
Grinnell
Armbruster
Marvin Nelson
Fort Dodge
Ments
Detroit
Mich
Tate
Verkunie
White Sox release two and sign three players
Chicago January 31. The White Sox released outfielder Bernie Neis and infielder Jim Battle. They will report to spring training along with three young pitchers Clifford Nelson Hammond Elinvey Bray Speed Luque and others. Independent teams from Ackley and Geneva noted a game with modest attendance.
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Chicago
Bernie Neis
Jim Battle
Chicago Whites Sox
Stattle
Wash
White Sox
Simu
Cliiford Nelson
Hammond
Iy Elinvey Bray
University of Washington
Seattle
Eulogio
Speed
Luque
Sancisco
Hawkeyes Fall Short In Tight Conference Clash
The Hawkeyes struggled in a close game against Town, with players scoring in the high teens while aims to rally late fell short. Notes mention a coach and an attorney linked to a separate murder trial, but the main sports action centers on the conference contest and the Iowa team's season struggles.
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Town
ALY
Bae Ten
Hawkeyes
Gating
Emaenente
Bhavi Mfalke
Osborn Aims to Break World High Jump Record in NYC Events
Harald Osborn seeks to improve his world high jump mark of 6 feet 8 1 4 inches. the former illinois trick star trains in urbana and plans to enter Millrose games at new york and other indoor meets from february 2 to february 28 in new york and boston contests.
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Urbana
Harald Osborn
Chicago
Osborn
University of Illnois
New York
Boston
Tennis and dancing build timid students confidence
Paris reports that Professor Van Gennep urges shy youths to play tennis and dance to overcome timidity. He notes athletes like orators and generals came from such training, arguing tennis demands quick reactions and study of opponents, while dancing enhances social confidence.
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Paris
Monsieur van Gennep
Upper Iowa Cagers Rally Past Penn 22 18
In Fayette Pennsylvania January 3 Upper Town Peacocks rallied in the second half to defeat Penn college 22 to 18 on their home court Coach Dorman credited a brilliant final period comeback with outscoring the Quakers after a ragged first half The Peacocks trailed 14 to 7 at intermission with Kiple Moore and Harvey leading the scoring while Hay and Covey starred for Penn college
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Courier Special Service
Fayette
Dorman
Upper Town
Peacocks
Penn College
Simpson
Kiple
Moore
Harvey
Hay
Covey
Quakers
Two Mat Tussles on Ames Program Today
Iowa State hosts Missouri in a dual wrestling meet at Ames with two 125 pound matches and an exhibition for an unused weight due to Missouri lacking a wrestler in the unlimited class. Art Holding benched for Bengal meet, Soderstrom to fill 125, Linn to wrestle 135 against Missouri, and possible Ruggles sit for Oklahoma by coach Otopalik. Missouri seeks rebound after losses to Illinois and Oklahoma.
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Courier Special Service
Ames
Tigers
Columbia
Oklahoma
Daath Otopalik
Art Holding
Bengal
Soderstrom
Newton
Hugh Linn
Cresco
Missouri
Otopalik
Art Ruggles
Hursh
Lindblom
Illinois
Kansas Aggies
County Home Hymn Service Declared Like Bit of Heaven
Elderly residents at the county home sang old hymns such as How Tasteless and Tedious the Hour and Rock of Ages during a Sunday service led by Rev. F. A. Smith of Janesville and his 12 voice choir. The music stirred memories of childhood for inmates many past 70, described as a bit of heaven at the close.
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F. A. Smith
Methodist Episcopal Church
Janesville
Jesus
Burke Sets New Course Record At Tex &S Open
In San Antonio Texas on January 31 Jack Burke Houston pro established a new course record during practice rounds for the Tex &S open golf tournament which begins Thursday. Watson joined by other touring stars as they prepare for the event.
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San Antonio
Tex
Jins
Jack Burke
Houston
Burke Sets Willow Springs Oaks Course Record
Burke carved a new Willow Springs Oaks course record with a sparkling 68 yesterday. The prior mark of 69 was co held by Wild Bill Mehlhorn of Pittsburgh and Reuben Albaugh of San Antonio, while Burke played largely alone as fans favored other stars.
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Willow Springs
Wild Bill” Mehlhorn
Pittsburgh
Reuben Albaugh
San Antonio
Burke
Houstonian
Y’s Men Stage Nonsense Night With Bantering Roles
Members of the Y's Men's club staged a backward dinner and a short playlet in which colleagues served as scenery props and footlights during the annual stant night program held in the M. M. GC. A. dining room. Robert Easley delivered a humorous talk on famous men. Henry Doallman, Robert Easley and Glenn Beers led the event.
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Robert Easley
Henry Doallman
Glenn Beers
Coldstein and Cooney Trade Blows Tonight
New York boxers Ruby Goldstein and Danny Cooney meet in a six round lightweight bout at the Bronx club tonight. Goldstein faced postponements after state athletic commission warnings and the match resumes after delays.
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Coldstein
Cooney
New York
Dan
Ruby Goldstein
Danny Cooney
Trenton
J.oin
Broncer Club
Goldstein
New York State Athletic Commission
Basketball Results From College Games
College results show various scorelines across conferences. Iowa led Creighton 30 to 2, while Upper Iowa defeated Graceland 92 to 34. North Dakota Aggies bested Valparaiso 22 to 15, and Dakota Wesleyan beat Yankton 38 to 34 with other scattered scores listed.
Dutch May House Olympic Visitors in Public Schools
Amsterdam officials and national organizers plan mass billeting in schools and public buildings for August Olympic visitors. The Netherlands Olympic committee, city officials, railways, tourism office, and hospitality groups agreed on three housing divisions. Ships may host a portion of guests to ease accommodation.
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Amsterdam
Holland
Netherlands Olympic Committee
Netherlands Railways
Netherlands Tourist Office
Society of Hotel
Prince Hendric
Olympic Committee
Hoppe and Hall Tied for 3-Cushion Honors in Pro League
New York January 31 Willie Hoppe tied Allen Hall for first in the American three cushion billiard league. Hoppe defeated Harry Wakefield 50 to 30 in 55 innings while Johnny Layton beat Hall 50 to 41. Layton now trails leaders by all games. Alfred de Oro beat Augie Kieckhofer 40 to 43 in 47 innings as Clarence Jackson defeated Otto Reiselt 89 to 40 in 54 innings.
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New York
Willie Hoppe
Allen Hall
Hoppe
Harry Wakefield
Johnny Layton
Hall
Layton
Wakefield
Otto Reiselt
Clarence Jackson
Rickard plans heavyweight bouts after Dempsey withdrawal
Tex Rickard signals the winner of his elimination tourney will face Gene Tunney in June with the survivor set to challenge Dempsey in the fall. Tunney’s $100,000 guaranteed pay is to be posted in Miami as preparations begin for a Yankee Stadium bout in June. The four-man elimina tion includes Sharkey, Heeney, Delaney, and Risko. Billy Gibson travels to Miami to back Tunney’s case.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Tex Rickard
Gene Tunney
Dempsey
Rickard
Miami
Fla
Tunney
Jack Sharkey
Tom Heeney
Jack Delaney
Johnny Risko
Yankee Stadium
Billy Gibson
Florida
Gibson
Jimmy Johnston
Mike McTigue
Leo Lomski
the Garden
Charley Harvey
Richard
Joe Jacobs
Ews
Tomorow
Fights Roundup From Night of Boxing Across Cities
The Associated Press reports results from multiple venues including Key West and Baltimore. Benny Schwartz outpointed Tinky My. Sammy Vogel beat Eddie Elkins. Matty Meria defeated Luis Henora. Earl Mostra won over Jimmy Sayers. Danny Delmont defeated Eikhart. Jack McVey knocked out George Wichels. Parmer dee Cooper and Billy Alger drew. Young Stribling defeated Chuck Burns. "Pewee" Kaiser and Digger Nilson scored technical knockouts in St Louis and Louisville.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Tony Caonerl
New York
Polo Nebo
Key West
Fia
Drew
Benny Schwartz
Baltimore
Tinky My
Savannah
Phil Tobias
Brooklyn
Jimny Florries
Philippines
Jole Kaufman
Tus Vincentini
Chile
Sammy Vogel
Eddie Elkins
Matty Meria
Luis Henora
Chicago
Chaney
Frankie Schaefer
Earl Mostra
Jimmy Sayers
Lefayette
Ind
Danny Delmont
Dutch Wiiter Eikhart
Rochester
Jack McVey
Brookway
George Wichels
Sandusky
Jane Trippe
Mount Mortis
Digger Nilson
St. Lol
Billy Cain
Louisville
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